product safety

 

Will Toyota Recall the Corolla Next?

10:48 am, February 17, 2010

Toyota, reeling from a string of recalls for safety troubles, is considering a recall of its hot-selling Corolla subcompact after steering complaints.

 

Toyota May Lengthen Warranties to Keep Customers

10:44 am, February 16, 2010

Toyota may offer incentives or increase the length of its warranties as it tries to recover from an embarrassing string of safety-related recalls.

 

Recall Alert: Stroller Finger Amputation Fears

2:00 pm, January 20, 2010

About 1.5 million Graco strollers sold at major retailers are being recalled after some children's fingertips were amputated by hinges.

 

Space Heater Safety Tips

5:00 pm, December 31, 2009

Here are the essential tips you should know if you plan on using a space heater this winter.

 

Testing Pellet Stoves video

2:30 pm, December 08, 2009

More people are turning to pellet stoves in an effort to cut energy costs, but Consumer Reports tests found several tradeoffs you should consider before buying one.
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Recalls: Slim Fast, Beef and More

7:00 am, December 08, 2009

These items are being recalled due to potential poisoning, entrapment, strangulation and other hazards.

 

Largest-Ever Crib Recall Hits the U.S.

11:25 am, November 24, 2009

More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing of Canada are being recalled following reports of four infant suffocations.

 

Recalled Beef May Be Linked to 2 Deaths

3:15 pm, November 02, 2009

Two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to ground beef that has been recalled because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

 

4.5M Fords Could Catch Fire

1:50 pm, October 14, 2009

Ford is adding 4.5 million older-model vehicles to the long list of those recalled because a defective cruise control switch could cause a fire.

 

Lasik Surgery: Go in with Eyes Open

2:53 pm, October 06, 2009

The cost of Lasik surgery averages to about $3,314, but is it worth it?

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